I do not work downtown, but I do not believe that they do Ramen at their skyway location. One Two Three sushi does Ramen, but what from I have heard, it's nothing to write home about.

I know the Ramen issue has been beaten to death, but I still do not understand why this city does not have an authentic Ramen house (downtown or otherwise). I mean, it's not like it requires exotic ingredients that cannot be found here.

Zen Box skyway is not all-deep fried. You can get Yaki Soba, Teriyaki Chicken, or tofu. Only a couple of the items are deep fried, like the Chicken Kara-age or the croquettes.

Check out the Tea House (in the skyway on the corner of 4th Street and 2nd Ave.). They always have a couple of deep-fried items, like General Tso's and Kung Pao, but they have great Chicken & Mushroom (not spicy, really flavorful), House Tofu, and House Spicy Pork. The Szechuan Green Beans are good, too.

You went to iPotli, but did you get the biryani? That's the main reason to go there in my book. If you went to iPotli but passed on the biryani - go back, get the biryani (veggie or chicken, doesn't matter which), then reassess.

The Yaki Soba at Zen Box makes life good.

The Oaxaca tamales at La Loma are among the best things in the skyway.